Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-25

| ing, but was too badly famed. Heating, who, 1,
| was SAID, was loaned 10 the Eau Claire Club, did
| The Indianapolis people are growing enthusias-
Hc. Denny's recent home run In the game with
Boston Melted him several dollars In silver. After
the game Henry Boyle, whose clever pitching did
money, new hat, shirts, silk handkerchiefs, hose
In a recent game at Wlnona Mimi. between
| Eau Claire and Winona, twenty-one balls were
USED; The grounds are situated on the bank OF
| Ine Mississippi River, and the balls were batted
| INTO tne stream. The game was called at the end
OF Inc sixth inning, owing to the fact that the
| supply OF balls In the town had given out.
Kelly'sleg is troubling him great deal, and the
prospect OF his not being able to do himself justice
Ia chicago worries him not little. He Is obliged
10 wrap yards OF rubber bandage about his left
leg In order TO ALL and sliding is almost out
OF the question. The trouble with Kelly is con-
traction OF the muscles-what is generally known
among ball players as "CharIey Horse,
letter from Ptttsburg says: Those OF our pa
/ lions VINO were under the impression that the
| cIuos In the association were as strong, If not
| stronger, tnan those In the league, have about
come TO the conclusion that they were In error,
talent on their pay-rols. The PiJtsburg team Is
playing as good ball now as iJ did In the aSSocla-
lion, put 1t Is not winning near as many games.
May De 1t will do BETTER but the prospects are that
1t will stay in about the rut in which 1t now is.
Mike Kelly had 1attering reception In Chi
cage yesterday. He held reception at the hotel,
which was crowded nearly all day with his adj
mirerA Throughout the entire line OF march the
crowds that lined the streets kept up a continual
hurrah for the $4,000 beauty. AT the park q
great crowd, numbering 1900 to $1,000 people,
had assembled, and when Kelly rode TO the grand
stand the Whole crowd arose and yelled Like mad.
Even the ladies, OF whom there were hundreds,
stood up and waved their handkerchiefs. When
Kelly stepped TO the plate for the first time he was
presented with two elegant floral pieces ana
| Jockeys cap, made OF red, white and blue silk.
The only noteworthy thing that he did during
| the game was TO kick good deal. He made two
costly errors, three runs and two single hits The
crowd was disappointed and said so.
Among the Boating Men.
THE COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
The names OF twenty-three applicants for men,
berShip will be acted ON at the next meeting.
Among them are Controller Butler OF the Treasury
Department: Edmond A. Mosely, secretary of the
Interstate Commerce Commissions; Edmond A.
Newman, OF the local bar; DR.. Nj. L. Ruth, OF the
Navy, and Mt. Truxton Beale. 1t is expected that
a membership OF 400 will have been reached by
September. The new club seems to be very pop
ular, and deSeryetly so. Washington has long
needed just such aninstitution. The building COM
mlttee are carefully considering number or plans
Tor the new clubhouse, which were received In
response To request lor competitive designs. The
greatest caution will be shown In making a Selec-
tiol in order that the very best plans for the pur
pose may be secured. 1t Is hoped that the club
Will be ready TO begin building early in the spring
A club regatta will take place this afternoon.
The events Will include a four-oared shell race. 1t
Will be necessary TO win four out OF seven races in
order to capture the club championship. There
will also be working boat race and swimming
race, with an unlimited number OF entries
The new four-oared shell that was expected to
dria regatta VIII not be ready for a month yet
The junior four is being coached by Gibson in the
gig, and Is rowing In line form. The race with the
junior four Of the POtomacs promises to be close
one.
A pyramid pool match between May and Corri-
don on Monday for the championship of the club
excited considerable interest. May, who Is one OF
the best pool players In the city, won the match
after pretty exhibition OF skill.
AT special meeting last Wednesday several
changes were made In the constitution, the most
Important OF which was the substitution OF ini-
tiation fee Of So in place Of the second mortgage
bond.
With sparring, fencing, and billiard and SWIM
ming matches and club regattaS, this Organiza-
ton seems to make the most OF its facilities.
A series OF fortnightly hops will begin in August.
The senior Tour IN the Alexandria regatta will
be kondrup. stroke; Sloan, 3; Kerr, 2; Wade, bow.
The same crew Will row IN the gig, with Gibson as
coXSwain. The junior four will be: Reed, stroke;
Lee Harlan, 3; Bev1ngton 2; Platter Green, bow.
of kondrup, Kerr, simmons, Sloan, Wade, Ben
nlngton, Harlan and Green. II Is possible that
Mute may row. Gibson will be the coxswain.
K. W. Brewster Will enter the junior singles.
The senior four went out together for The first
time Monday night. The crew will be placed at a
disadvantage by the failure OF the new shell to
arrive In time for the regatta.
A new e1ght-oared she'll will be purchased soon.
Capt. Reedy informed STAR reporter that 1t was
the intention OF the club to provide new boats
and the latest equipments and furnish every pos
sibe incentive for the men TO row.
The club has been divided into two companies,
the ''RedS" and the ''BlueS," and program cover
ing all kinds OF athletic sports, such as rowing
swimming, tennis, base bail, &C., has been ar
ranged 20 take place on Wednesday and Saturday
during the summer. A meeting TO effect an or
ganizatiOn VIII be held at the clubhouse next
Monday evening. D. +. Merrill is secretary Of the
'Blues," and Andy Smith OF The ''RedS." The
men have been divided evenly as possible and
there will be a number OF interesting contests.
AT the end Of the summer pennant Will be pre-
Sented to the winning side, Inscribed with the
events and names OF the winners.
IL is proposed to give public exhibition later in
the season at sparring, fencing, &c.
EOur tennis courts have hppn M IN
Analostan Island. A circle track for walking
running, and bicycling will be added.
WHAT THE ANALOsTANs ARE DOING.
This club has in its possession the first single
shell ever used On the Potomac River. 1t has also
the large "Falcon," which is fifty-nve years old
1t is proposed at the next meeting of the club to
appropriate money for the purchase OF an eight
and four-Oared she'll This club has never owned
an eght-oared shell, and, although with plenty
OF material to form strong crew has always been
ing feature of regattaS. Now that there are 50
many new men In the club who desire to row and
there is so much more interest taken than formerly
it will be very unwse to neglect longer the pur-
chase OF an eight.
The Analostans will lose two of their best men
in Pairo who sails next month for Europe and
Edwards, who is going to Bos ton to practice law
Morgan, Dent, Carter, Bdllantyne Trimbie
APPEL, McCloskey, and Hogan are out the river
every night.
No arrangements have yet been made for series
OF regular hops but the one last Saturday was so
u lcaSe no uOuDC OF It's being fol-
lowed soon by others. An illuminated float by
one of the canoe clubs was much enjoyed by the
spectators on the balcony at the last hop Ten
canoes each with a line OF Chinese lanterns ex-
tending from bow to stern, performed number OF
1Otiila tactics, such wheeling in line OBJ
liquing, &C.
Stuart Coleman has issued Invitations for barge
party Tor Wednesday evening.
Mr. Lawrence Sands, OF this city, has been elected
member OF the club.
The club has discovered that several Of the men
who were supposed 70 be eligible for Junior races
are seniors by the rules OF the Amateur Rowing
Association. This may prevent the club from be-
! Ing represented In the junior race at Alexandria
The crew composed OF BaIlantyne Barry Ad-
ans McClOskey, and Eckstein, WI ch won the four
Cured shell race III the club regatta Will row daily
as IL will be Obliged TO defend its medals all sum-
mer against any crew which may be selected from
the club. new stroke Will have TO be substituted
( In place OF EchStein, who has left the city,
a decision has not yet been reached with regard
/ TO entering crews at Philadelphia.
THE PoToMACs
Negotiations are being carried on for the mr.
| chase OF a rour-oared shell from Cumberland II
successful 1t will be by the Junior four in the
Alexandria regatta The shell at present In use is
not suited for so heavy crew.
IL has been decided not TO send the crews to a
1 training table Tor the Alexandria regatta
| The juniors have been coached In the gig this
week by capt. Zappone.
junior four, 10 defend the Mason Gun in the
Potomac regatta, in the fall will be selected from
Mindeler, Reed, Norton, Lewis, Aplin, and j. X.
| Writ, all OF whom are practicing daily.
StancliT, DOXOn, SEider anu La Grange have
gone on canoeing and camping cruise up the